Major Gains on Mad Complex
Incident: Mad Complex Wildfire
Released: 7/2/2008
Eureka - The Mad Complex saw significant gains in containment on the Bonanza, Waterspout and Lost fires, bringing total containment up to 44%. Ann Garland, District Ranger Lower Trinity, has announced the closure of the South Fork Trinity road (Forest Service Road 5N03) and South Fork trailhead along with the associated trail (6E23). The closure begins at the end of County Road 447.
Reminder - With the 4th of July holiday approaching, please remember that fireworks are prohibited on National Forest System Lands, as well as in National and State Parks.
Hells Half Complex
Northern Rockies Interagency Type 2 Incident Management Team Jess Secrest, Incident Commander. The Hells Half Complex is estimated at 2,793 acres and 35% contained. The expected containment date is July 10, 2008. There are 345 personnel assigned to the complex. Two active fires are still uncontained within the Complex. Both fires continue to grow towards the south and east. Dangerous terrain, heavy fuels, dense smoke, and limited access into many areas continue to hamper fire suppression.Firefighting crews are staged at the Salyer Guard Station for responding to new fire starts. The smoke inversion is causing poor visibility over the complex and limits the use of aircraft. No structures have been lost, and no evacuation orders have been issued. The Underwood Mountain Road, between the community of Hyampom and Hwy 299, is open to public traffic. Fire vehicles are using the Underwood Mountain Road to access the Half Fire; the public should use caution and expect to see moderate vehicle traffic on the road.
The Half Fire, located approximately three miles southwest of Burnt Ranch, CA, is 1,500 acres and 18% contained. Yesterday, fireline construction on the SE corner was completed. Hand crews and brush chipper equipment prepared roads in the NE portion for burn out. The fire is one mile west of the Underwood Mountain Road (Road 60), along the boundary of the Six Rivers and Shasta-Trinity National Forests.
The Grouse Fire, located six miles SW of Burnt Ranch, CA, is 1,293 acres and 50% contained. The fire is now within one mile of the Route 6 powerline corridor. Burnout continued along the completed fire line on the SE portion of the fire. Dozer and hand fireline is constructed on the NE corner and towards the South Fork of the Trinity River.
Today's Planned Activities
Half Fire: Burn out will continue where safe, and mop up will continue on the SE corner. Continue fireline construction on the east flank to the south. Complete the road prepping for burnout on the NE corner. Begin fireline construction in Surprise Creek Valley to stem fire spread to the north.
Grouse Fire: Continue mop-up on the west edge of the fire. Construct fireline and burnout on the SE fire edge. Continue to construct fireline on the NE corner and towards the South Fork of the Trinity River.
Fire Information
For more information contact Gary Hoshide, Fire Information Officer at (530) 629-2184.
Mad Complex
The Mad Complex is up to 2,700 acres. Major gains were made in the containment of the following fires: Bonanza Fire, at 370 acres, is up to 70% contained from yesterdays reported 20%. At 137 acres, the Waterspout Fire is 70% contained as is the Lost Creek Fire (50 acres). Crews continue to make progress on the firelines.26 fires are 100% contained 361 personnel are now assigned to the fireTravis Fires - holding at 1,700 acres and crews are working towards 100% containment. Eight fires are not staffed.
Closures
Until further notice, some areas, roads and trails are closed due to the fires or fire fighting activities. Closure orders can be found at www.fs.fed.us/r5/sixrivers/conditions/.For current information on highway road closures, contact Cal Trans at 1-800-427-7623.Fire Information: 707-441-3623
